Alberto2005 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Interesting to know who we did plan on selling this month if that deal had have happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 21/01/2025 at 23:43, MagCA said: No, we could have signed Guehi but it would have likely meant selling somebody for a big sum this month or before 30th June. Expand Yes, We would have had to sell a big name player or a couple of pure profit players (Miley and another like Miggy/Longstaff) to cover it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 We are in desperate need of players sales and new sponsorship deals to move forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 07:04, JonBez comesock said: We are in desperate need of players sales and new sponsorship deals to move forward. Expand And the scrapping of dodgy spending limitations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 00:17, Alberto2005 said: Interesting to know who we did plan on selling this month if that deal had have happened. Expand We didn’t need to sell this month, we could have sold when the window reopens in May Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 "My first two weeks in England are just an adventure all over the place! We arrived here having the opportunity to use the training facilities of Newcastle United, having the doors open over there, because of my contact to Paul Mitchell, the sporting director. "They give us all the facilities we need so we actually used this storm to work on the pitch, and I think it was also good we stayed together for two days so we can use it for some tactical sessions, some video analysis and to get closer and to know each other. "So in the end the possible disadvantage was actually an advantage, especially with the hospitality of Newcastle United. They told me I cannot not lose the game over here. I kept my word." From the Plymouth manager this weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 09:59, joeyt said: "My first two weeks in England are just an adventure all over the place! We arrived here having the opportunity to use the training facilities of Newcastle United, having the doors open over there, because of my contact to Paul Mitchell, the sporting director. "They give us all the facilities we need so we actually used this storm to work on the pitch, and I think it was also good we stayed together for two days so we can use it for some tactical sessions, some video analysis and to get closer and to know each other. "So in the end the possible disadvantage was actually an advantage, especially with the hospitality of Newcastle United. They told me I cannot not lose the game over here. I kept my word." From the Plymouth manager this weekend Expand RTG will be in meltdown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 10:01, Ben said: RTG will be in meltdown. Expand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 09:59, joeyt said: "My first two weeks in England are just an adventure all over the place! We arrived here having the opportunity to use the training facilities of Newcastle United, having the doors open over there, because of my contact to Paul Mitchell, the sporting director. "They give us all the facilities we need so we actually used this storm to work on the pitch, and I think it was also good we stayed together for two days so we can use it for some tactical sessions, some video analysis and to get closer and to know each other. "So in the end the possible disadvantage was actually an advantage, especially with the hospitality of Newcastle United. They told me I cannot not lose the game over here. I kept my word." From the Plymouth manager this weekend Expand Lovely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 09:59, joeyt said: "My first two weeks in England are just an adventure all over the place! We arrived here having the opportunity to use the training facilities of Newcastle United, having the doors open over there, because of my contact to Paul Mitchell, the sporting director. "They give us all the facilities we need so we actually used this storm to work on the pitch, and I think it was also good we stayed together for two days so we can use it for some tactical sessions, some video analysis and to get closer and to know each other. "So in the end the possible disadvantage was actually an advantage, especially with the hospitality of Newcastle United. They told me I cannot not lose the game over here. I kept my word." From the Plymouth manager this weekend Expand Always had a soft spot for Plymouth since our Hughton season. Never seen a club be so gracious while getting relegated by a team getting promoted. Also, good to build footballing relationships. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 11:55, 80 said: Always had a soft spot for Plymouth since our Hughton season. Never seen a club be so gracious while getting relegated by a team getting promoted. Also, good to build footballing relationships. Expand Yes, that was a really gracious moment of sportsmanship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Advert gone up from the club on LinkedIn for "Executive Assistant to the Sporting Director". Hopefully someone to sort Mitchell's tea and biccies whilst he gets some graft done in the transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 13:07, Pilko said: Advert gone up from the club on LinkedIn for "Executive Assistant to the Sporting Director". Hopefully someone to sort Mitchell's tea and biccies whilst he gets some graft done in the transfer window. Expand Well now we know where the Miggy money is going instead of players. What a disgrace. Mitchell out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 12:19, Benwell Lad said: Yes, that was a really gracious moment of sportsmanship. Expand I’d be fuming if we did that though . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 More than enough qualified on here to do the job. Would also be an in to replace Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Another masterclass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Just like the other 18 or so sporting directors who have done fuck all in January right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 People were moaning he had done nowt when he'd been barely here a fortnight, it was inevitable there would be an inquest if we did nowt in January. Despite us already saying before the window we would probably wait until the summer to make big moves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 At least he wont be costing the club too much in overtime payments or travelling expenses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Was hoping we would get some type of Miggy replacement. Summer is going to be so interesting. Especially if we qualify for the CL. Because… we’ll actually need a proper squad. People keep talking about selling Longstaff, Willock, Barnes….. they will need replacements. We are desperately short as it is squad wise. A part of what’s helped us and Villa maintain some level of performance with a small quality squad is the squad members have been seasoned pros. Are we going to replace them with Spurs like boys? Are we going to wheel and deal like Villa? Massive summer ahead lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 31/01/2025 at 11:37, The College Dropout said: Was hoping we would get some type of Miggy replacement. Summer is going to be so interesting. Especially if we qualify for the CL. Because… we’ll actually need a proper squad. People keep talking about selling Longstaff, Willock, Barnes….. they will need replacements. We are desperately short as it is squad wise. A part of what’s helped us and Villa maintain some level of performance with a small quality squad is the squad members have been seasoned pros. Are we going to replace them with Spurs like boys? Are we going to wheel and deal like Villa? Massive summer ahead lad. Expand This is what I'm wondering as well. Mitchell has been brought in to scout out future stars, but we can't really do much with a handful of Osulas. Eddie's not going to start them for one. Are we going to be buying any ready to go players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 31/01/2025 at 11:37, The College Dropout said: Was hoping we would get some type of Miggy replacement. Summer is going to be so interesting. Especially if we qualify for the CL. Because… we’ll actually need a proper squad. People keep talking about selling Longstaff, Willock, Barnes….. they will need replacements. We are desperately short as it is squad wise. A part of what’s helped us and Villa maintain some level of performance with a small quality squad is the squad members have been seasoned pros. Are we going to replace them with Spurs like boys? Are we going to wheel and deal like Villa? Massive summer ahead lad. Expand I agree we'll need to keep some of the fringe players like Willock and Longstaff. Trippier and Wilson should definitely move on, and probably even Lascelles if we're going to sign a new RCB. We've got a lot of positions to upgrade. RW and RCB are essential. We'll need backups for ST and RB too. That's 4 signings at least. And if Dubravka leaves we will need another keeper i.e Trafford. 5 signings seems a bit of a stretch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 31/01/2025 at 11:39, TRon said: This is what I'm wondering as well. Mitchell has been brought in to scout out future stars, but we can't really do much with a handful of Osulas. Eddie's not going to start them for one. Are we going to be buying any ready to go players? Expand And that’s the thing. Eddie won’t play kids. On 31/01/2025 at 11:42, Alberto2005 said: I agree we'll need to keep some of the fringe players like Willock and Longstaff. Trippier and Wilson should definitely move on, and probably even Lascelles if we're going to sign a new RCB. We've got a lot of positions to upgrade. RW and RCB are essential. We'll need backups for ST and RB too. That's 4 signings at least. And if Dubravka leaves we will need another keeper i.e Trafford. 5 signings seems a bit of a stretch. Expand Yep. The squad will need 5. 3 as a minimum (RB backup, RCB, RW). Really need a GK and ST too as you say. If Eddie is happy to play Miley, we could sell both Longstaff and Willock and only replace with 1 player. Think we should sell Joelinton to Saudi for £70m personally. If Mitoma is worth that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 31/01/2025 at 11:27, Menace said: Just like the other 18 or so sporting directors who have done fuck all in January right? Expand Try again... It's said partly tongue in cheek, but it must surely be conceded that he's not had a significant impact in his first 8 months on the job? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Ashworth is outperforming this guy currently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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